- Pata Pata literally means ‘touch touch’ in Xhosa language but the remixed version sung by Kidjo set out to advice people against touching each other

- UNICEF encouraged the public to submit videos of themselves dancing to the new Pata Pata version for a chance to be included in the official music video set for release in mid-May

- The new song resonated with Kidjo because his friend, Afro-Jazz star Manu Dibango, succumbed to coronavirus in early April 2020

Legendary musician Miriam Makeba's hit song Pata Pata has been given new life by yet another revered African musician, Angélique Kidjo.

TUKO.co.ke has learnt that UNICEF recently sought the services of Kidjo, who is the organisation's Goodwill Ambassador, to remix Makeba's Pata Pata all in a bid to pass a positive message about the dreaded coronavirus.

“Manu inspired me. Miriam inspired me. And Pata Pata gave me hope. We all know what needs to be done, but we also know how much communities are suffering. Pata Pata has always been there for people at a time of struggle. I hope it helps once more. And I hope from our confined spaces we can dance once more." Kidjo said in a recent media interview.

The UNICEF encouraged the public to submit videos of themselves dancing to the new Pata Pata version, tagging @lunicefacfrica on TikTok or @unicefafrica on Instaram using the hashtag #healthyathome and #nopatapata to stand a chance to be included in the official music video set for release in mid-May.

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